This program is for Certified Commercial, Noncommercial and Public Pesticides Applicator Recertification.

The 2027 MU Extension Recertification Training program will provide both virtual and in-person learning opportunities.

Missouri Department of Agriculture: Updated Pesticide Certification and Recertification Requirements

Effective January 1, 2025  If you are recertifying your license as part of the three-year cycle, these requirements apply to you.

The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced new regulations governing pesticide certification and recertification. These changes affect all Commercial Applicators, Noncommercial Applicators, Public Operators, and Pesticide Technicians.

Key Regulatory Updates:

•  Recertification and Retraining: Individuals must now complete recertification or retraining in the CORE module and all licensed categories listed on their license. Previous requirements allowing recertification in only the most-used category are no longer applicable.
• To recertify through MU Extension training, you must register and pay for Core Training AND all Category Training(s) you wish to maintain on your license.
  
•  Recertification by Examination: Applicators choosing to recertify through examination are required to pass both the CORE exam and all category exams for which they are licensed.
  
•  Applicability: This notice applies to individuals whose recertification or retraining dates fall in 2026 or 2027. Applicators and technicians are responsible for verifying their specific requirements by reviewing the expiration date on their license.
  
•  Noncertified RUP Applicators (NRUPs): This course is not approved for NRUP retraining. NRUPs must either attend an MDA-approved NRUP training program (valid for one year) or successfully complete the CORE exam (valid for three years). Contact your local MU Extension office for upcoming NRUP training dates.
  

For additional information or official guidance, regulatory changes can be found directly on MDA’s Rule Changes page.

2027 Missouri Commercial Pesticide Applicator Categories & Training Options

Additional Information on the MU Extension Pesticide Applicator Training pat.missouri.edu

This program is sponsored by University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources,
MU Conference Office, and the Missouri Department of Agriculture.

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